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F.M. Kirby Experiential Learning Stipend Recipient Blogs

Week Seven: I’m Torn

Hi everyone, Things are going well at MBIB, like at said last week I’ve been offered a job when I return from my Fall semester abroad. The reason I’m torn is because I’m starting to like the work environment more, for example I’m starting to learn more about psychiatry and psychology from my boss and…

Week 8: Progress Update at the Charlotte City Council

This summer has flown by! On a positive note, it truly has been rewarding. This week, my tasks were more on the administration side which was informative to see the kind of work that Councilwoman Ajmera’s assistant does for Ajmera. By creating and updating a new events spreadsheet, I was able to see all the…

Week #10!

I wanted to save my last post to write after my internship officially ended, so I apologize for the delay! I had my last day at RMHC yesterday, and I am grateful for this learning stipend and how it allowed me to rediscover my passions for a philanthropic future career. I finished up all of…

Week 9

This is my ninth week at The Hangar Theatre and my schedule has begun to pick up. Previously I had been working as an assistant while designing theoretical productions or working on Seussical Jr. However, as Seussical tech has gotten closer i have been given more and more responsibility. I am very much enjoying my…

Week 7: Working Environment of the Charlotte City Council

At the Charlotte City Council, council members are in charge of representing specific zones, however they come together every Monday for council meetings–closed and public sessions. I personally have only worked closely with Councilwoman Ajmera and sometimes her assistant, Amanda. For this representation of government, I think working independently for some tasks but coming together…